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Monday Wrap: Young architects rise, insurers rethink adequacy, AI trust gaps widen
Monday Wrap: Young architects rise, insurers rethink adequacy, AI trust gaps widen
Architecture's young talent, a shift in insurance strategy, AI trust gaps, and rising bank margins mark the week.
MPA to cut standard ship-registration processing to minutes
An AI-supported system will be introduced in the first half of 2027.
Half of developers moderately concerned about labour costs: survey
One in three are most concerned, whilst one in five are not concerned at all.
AIMS APAC REIT appoints Lim Joo Lee as CEO
She will continue to function as CFO in the interim.
Singapore and World Bank ink 3-year partnership targeting power trade gaps
The deal covers capacity building and knowledge sharing for members.
Keppel DC REIT buys 88.62% stake in two Japan data centres
The acquisition was partly funded by proceeds from a $625m private placement.
Singapore and Malaysia ink pact on competition enforcement
CCS CEO said the partnership will promote fair and competitive markets.
ThaiBev sets up two subsidiaries for wholesale and distribution
Each subsidiary has a registered capital of $380,424.
Westholme marks 10 years in Singapore with a dinner shaped by fire
Australia's finest Wagyu meets Australia's finest fire, as Firedoor chef Lennox Hastie arrives in Singapore for the first time.
OCBC Securities sees 60% trade spike from young investors
OCBC Securities sees 60% trade spike from young investors
STI ends September at 5,675.88, down 1.4%
Katrina Group was the month's strongest performer.
Coliwoo proposes $45.8m sale, leaseback of River Valley properties
Deal covers 50 co-living rooms across the two properties.
Jardine Matheson acquires Australia’s I-MED Radiology Network
Deal marks Jardines’ first major investment since 2025.
SGX and Vietnam Exchange explore depository receipt linkage
Proposed link would expand cross-border investor access.
SG, Malaysia to set up joint mechanism for supply chain disruptions
Halal trade was also on the agenda.
HDB resale market may stabilise after 3 quarters of decline
Private home prices will likely remain resilient.
Gov’t studying fusion as potential clean-energy pathway
The METI places greater emphasis on energy security, economic growth and climate resilience.
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